Additionally, BBC Studios has signed a partnership with Swedish national public broadcaster Sveriges Television AB (SVT) for Our Dementia Choir, a groundbreaking format from Curve Media. Production is scheduled to begin in August 2025.
Nation’s Dumbest flips the traditional competition format on its head, as 12 celebrities battle to be eliminated as quickly as possible—because the last contestant standing is officially crowned the nation’s dumbest. Contestants face a mix of physical and mental challenges, testing their knowledge on things they really should know. The original Norwegian version, Norges Dummeste (Norway’s Dumbest), premiered on TV2 in August 2024, quickly becoming the country’s most-watched show and earning a second-season renewal.
Inspired by the BBC Sounds podcast of the same name, Uncanny embarks on one of the most comprehensive investigations into the paranormal. The series features real-life stories of supernatural encounters, told by those who experienced them. With the help of historians, scientists, and paranormal experts, the host explores possible explanations, blending fact and mystery.
A social experiment with a profound impact, Our Dementia Choir demonstrates the transformative power of music in the fight against dementia. A well-known personality joins forces with medical professionals, music therapists, and performers to explore how music can stimulate the brain. The show follows a choir made up of people living with dementia as they share their stories and prepare for an emotional final performance.
Peter Nyren, newly appointed MD of BBC Studios Nordic Productions Sweden, said:"it has been a pleasure to lead the team in Sweden and witness the growth of BBC Studios in the Nordics. I am proud of all three new multi-genre productions, which showcase the depth and originality of our portfolio. These formats have the power to spark conversations long after the episodes air, offering Swedish audiences compelling new entertainment."
In addition to these new deals, Head of Scripted Sweden, Mikael Hansson, confirmed the renewal of the hit youth and children’s fiction series Klassen (First Years internationally), along with a new youth fiction series exploring artificial intelligence, Leah’s Magical Spectacles.
